Homemade Chorizo

Homemade Chorizo
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    0 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    8 hrs 10 mins
  • SERVING
    10 People
  • VIEWS
    96

Embark on a culinary adventure with this vibrant, deeply flavorful pork chorizo. Infused with aromatic garlic, zesty vinegar, and a fiery blend of oregano and red pepper, it's perfect for adding a spicy kick to any meal.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    3 g
  • Cholesterol
    107 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    30 g
  • Saturated Fat
    9 g
  • Sodium
    85 mg
  • Sugar
    0 g
  • Fat
    24 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins **Prepare the Chorizo Marinade (5 minutes):** In a blender, combine the minced garlic, dried oregano, distilled white vinegar, crushed red pepper flakes, and water. Blend until completely smooth, creating a vibrant, aromatic marinade.

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Recipe View 8 hrs 10 mins **Marinate the Pork (10 minutes + 8 hours refrigeration):** Place the ground pork in a large bowl. Pour the blended marinade over the pork, ensuring that all the meat is evenly coated. Use your hands to thoroughly mix the marinade into the pork, ensuring every bit is infused with flavor. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to fully meld and penetrate the meat.

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Recipe View 2 mins **Drain Excess Liquid (2 minutes):** After marinating, pour off any accumulated water or excess liquid from the bowl. This step is important for achieving the right texture when cooking.

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04 Step

Recipe View 30 mins **Store or Cook (Variable):** The chorizo can now be cooked immediately, stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or frozen for future use. For optimal flavor and texture, allow the chorizo to rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes after freezing before cooking.

For a richer flavor, consider using apple cider vinegar instead of white vinegar.
Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your preference for spiciness. Start with less and add more to taste.
When cooking, crumble the chorizo into a skillet and fry over medium heat until fully cooked, ensuring no pink remains.
This chorizo is excellent in tacos, breakfast burritos, or as a topping for pizzas and omelets.

Nikki Bergstrom

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.2/ 5 ( 32 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Leilani Hamill

    I adjusted the spice level to suit my taste, and it turned out perfectly. My family loved it!

  • Greyson Bernhard

    The overnight marinating really makes a difference. The chorizo is so tender and flavorful.

  • Charlie Borer

    Freezing the chorizo works great for meal prepping. I always have some on hand for a quick and easy dinner.

  • Junius Dietrich

    This recipe is amazing! The chorizo has so much flavor, and it's so easy to make.

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